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Hemolytic anemia is a condition of an inadequate number of circulating red blood cells ( anemia ) caused by premature destruction of red blood cells. There are a number of specific types of hemolytic anemia, which are d...
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Symptoms
Chills; Fatigue; Pale skin color; Shortness of breath; Rapid heart rate; Yellow skin color (jaundice; Dark urine; Enlar...
Causes
Hemolytic anemia occurs when the bone marrow is unable to make up for premature destruction of red blood cells by incre...
Tests
These are tests for hemolysis (red blood cell destruction. There are specific tests which identify the specific types o...
Treatments
Treatment depends upon the type and cause of the hemolytic anemia. Folic acid, iron replacement, and corticosteroids ma...
Complications
The complications vary with the specific type of hemolytic anemia. Severe anemia can cause cardiovascular collapse. Sev...
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